Magal de Touba
Public HolidayMajor
Details
- Country
Senegal- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- August 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
Major Sufi pilgrimage commemorating the founder of the Mouride brotherhood, drawing vast crowds of devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Magal de Touba a public holiday in Senegal?
- Yes, Magal de Touba is an official public holiday in Senegal. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Magal de Touba 2026?
- Magal de Touba 2026 falls on August 1, 2026.